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    Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina

    3.9 (427 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    VAQUERO'S CAFE AND CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Outdoor play area
    Garrett O.

    Solid first visit to Vaquero's, and appreciate the staff's flexibility hosting a few families with kids of all ages. We were happy to enjoy a table near the back door (where there's plenty of space for kiddos to play outside on the playscape and in the backyard mulch). House margs, both frozen and on the rocks were great! Probably would not order the queso or guacamole on the next visits. All of the food (fajitas, enchiladas, and carne asada) was great and well portioned! Left with a few boxes of leftovers, so hope to enjoy later in the week too. Plenty of parking, and would stop by next time we're in the area.

    Stuffed French toast and tres leches pancakes
    Michael M.

    Had an amazing experience at Vaqueros for their $25 all you can eat Tex-Mex Brunch Buffet on Sundays. So many food options. Well worth the price. My wife and I were stuffed. It ended up being the only meal we ate for the day haha. Didn't have room for any other meals. My favorite items were the stuffed French toast, tres leches pancakes, cowboy migas and broccoli casserole. The servers were extremely friends as well. The facilities were nice too. I wish they had some spicier menu options or spicy salsa. But still a great meal regardless.

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    7 months ago

    Jorge is the best! we have him often and he always remembers us and our orders - he's the best!!!

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    5 months ago

    Great lunch and thanks to Jorge! Great service and great recommendation with ordering the steaks!

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    5 months ago

    Vaquero's is a great place to have some TexMex. Jorge and Chao are always pleasant and welcoming.

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    5 months ago

    Vaqueros is our go-to spot for a perfect patio with kids. Jorge is the very best with 10/10 service every time!

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    5 months ago

    Always great. Wonderful service from Carmelo! Love the tortilla soup! Best margaritas too!

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    11 months ago

    great waiter. very patient w this large group Made sure our water glass was full. Prompt service, polite and nice.

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    5 months ago

    Great service great food true Tex mex our waiter Jorgee was very kind and a great waiter

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    5 months ago

    Great service and food! Nyx was our server! We love the ice cream and the chips are the best! So fresh-

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    11 months ago

    Karina was pleasant, helpful and efficient. the restaurant was packed and fun. The food is always good.

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    5 months ago

    Jorge was great, the food and atmosphere superb, favorites being the beef fajitas and creamy jalapeño dip

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    Great food & atmosphere ! Carmelo was our sever and he gave awesome service! Thank you for taking care of us for our lunch break!

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    Thee food was outstanding! Jorge was friendly and provided very good service. will recommend Vaqueros to friends.

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    Ask the Community - Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina

    Do you have a playground?

    they do! Out in the back of the Restaurant they have a lower and upper deck next to it there is a playground. It is a beautiful area to hang out and enjoy a drink while the kids are playing.

    Anyone go to their Sunday brunch? How was it? Do you know the hours?

    Sue, Our hours for Sunday brunch are 10am - 2pm with live music on the patio. Here is a link to our Sunday brunch menu: https://www.vaqueroscafe.com/events.

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    Mama Betty’s

    Mama Betty’s

    4.1
    (387 reviews)
    15.2 mi
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    Love the queso and margaritas are a hit! Service is…read moreusually spot on with food coming out fairly quickly. I usually sit inside, however sat outside on an occasion and there was a big group truly enjoying their company's party.

    Went on Sunday after Easter service because we were craving something a friend brought us during a…read morerecent meal train but felt it a bit lacking. First, the menu needs a rewrite for content and clarity. For example, buying fajitas doesn't list guacamole and based on size, single, for two and family you get more sides of rice or beans. There's no definition of how much actual meat you get and our server couldn't provide that information beyond a rough estimate. Second, the fajitas we got of family size and for two portions for 7 were not consistently cooked. We asked for medium rare and got about 25% at that with the ones in the center at a more well done. Again, the multiple tiny sides were more obnoxious than anything as it's legit beans and rice unless you want to upcharge. The cilantro lime rice tastes like nothing so skip that and go for abuelita rice which has a hint of flavor. Overall, the butter/gravy that go on the fajitas is the real winner but again a menu where you overbuy and misunderstand (that doesn't even list extras like guacamole or a simple small queso) was beyond frustrating. I would stick to them for one to possibly get a better cook.

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    Not so Private event space
    Not so Private event space
    Chilli relleno and blood orange margarita (Notice the rice looks orange red, it wasn't it was normal Spanish rice color)
    Chilli relleno and blood orange margarita (Notice the rice looks orange red, it wasn't it was normal Spanish rice color)
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    Suerte

    Suerte

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    Food and service was amazing. I'd recommend buying food for the table and sharing with everyoneread more

    Best meal of the Austin trip: upscale tacos and housemade masa in a welcoming space…read more Food: 5 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Waitress Kelly was wonderful and so professional. She noticed I was ordering dairy items on side and asked about if pesto in guacamole was ok. So astute and kind of her. Also on my friends second drink remembered she didn't want salt or her rim without even asking - Everything tasted so fresh and high quality - Brisket tacos: packed with flavor--maybe it was the wagyu meat or the black magic oil. Freshly made corn tortillas were awesome. Usually corn ones and pretty throwaway meh, but these added to the greatness of the tacos. 5 stars - Duck flautas: crispy covered in mild mole. Loved the mashed potato addition inside for some mellowness and texture. 5 stars - Guacamole: so fresh and that dollop of pesto on top was lovely. Served with crispy masa dippers were impressive almost a 8x11 page size. It was fun to crack off into pieces, but hard to stop eating it. 5 stars - Sweet potato: friend loved these long charred wedges. 4.5 stars - Cocktails were stellar. I got the Don Dario which was a play on a marg and delightful - $12 of a few drinks during lucky hour (Mon-Fri 5-6pm, Sat-Sun 3-5pm) - High energy vibes in a clean, open, tan colored space - Had their bottle water on the table in a champagne bottle which speaks to my heart Midlights: - In East Austin so have to Uber if you are staying more central - Tacos come in orders of 4. Wish it was less so we could've tried more variety. Lowlights - No food discounts for lucky hour - Didn't have time to try the choco taco which looked amaze - Large gap of time between items first few items coming out and the rest

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    Cool vibe
    Cool vibe
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    La Piscina

    La Piscina

    4.3
    (249 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$

    Ambiance: 5/5: On the 5th floor of the Proper hotel, so you could some cute rooftop views if you…read moresit in the patio. Restaurant is clean, nice, and feels so fancy. Service: 5/5: We went for dinner an hour before they closed, and the staff was so lovely and would check on us often. Even after they had closed, they offered us another round of drinks and dessert. We did not feel rushed at all. Drinks: 4/5: I ordered the frozen margarita and it tasted pretty good. Not much different from other frozen margs Ive had. Drinks are a bit pricey here. Food: 4.5/5: You get chips and salsa for the table. The green salsa was tasty, but the red was missing flavor and spice. The Shrimp Ceviche was good, but I did expect more flavor/freshness out of the dish. The star of the show was the Chicken fajitas with cheese! The chicken was so juicy and the cheese was so delicious. Every bite I took of my taco was amazing. Probably the best fajitas Ive had in Austin. Cannot wait to eat them again. Overall a bit pricey, but would definitely recommend! Cant wait to be back.

    Real rating is 3.5. Over all food and drinks were great. But there was a random dog running around…read morethe pool area that no one seemed to have control over. Kind of irritating when you're trying to relax. A cabana is the way to go but the seating for the couch slides all over the place. Service was great for how busy they were! Update- apparently the dog's owner is a resident of The Proper.....still not okay to be doing this....but grateful for the waitstaff for trying to manage such rude people

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    Lobster Quesadilla, Steak and Chicken Fajitas
    Lobster Quesadilla, Steak and Chicken Fajitas
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    Pueblo Viejo

    Pueblo Viejo

    4.4
    (671 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Tucked away in a building across from Popeye's, this charming little restaurant doesn't have a wide…read morevariety to choose from--but what they offer is pretty special and definitely worth a visit. I ordered 2 steak tacos and horchata, both very delicious. The horchata is milky and sweet but not crazy sweet, and topped off with cinnamon. The steak tacos came out pretty hot, fresh from the grill. I got them on corn tortillas and I'm glad I did: idk if they make them in house but somebody in some house is making these because they definitely aren't store bought, and if they are I want to know where! I tried the orange habanero and creamy serrano salsas. The habanero was spicy off the bat, while the serrano had more of a lingering burn. Both paired well with the steak. They have a little bar, too, though I did not imbibe this time. Seems like they have a decent selection of agave spirits, and even Campari behind the bar (iykyk). Give them a shot, and thank the ladies in the kitchen.

    I personally don't eat breakfast tacos usually, but the breakfast tacos here are delicious. Out on…read morea whim, happen to drive by and saw this place. Decided to come in and the cashier greeted us and was really nice and patient because of questions with the menu. The Taco Bueno is what I had ordered and requested no potato. Sat down and after a few seconds, chips & salsa was delivered. Then after a few minutes, the food came. Quick service for sure and the food, AMAZING. Anyone reading this, try this place out and if u like it, come back! Cuz we are for sure =D

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    Dining Pueblo Viejo ~ Riverside
    Dining Pueblo Viejo ~ Riverside
    Steak Burrito
    Steak Burrito
    Delicious pineapple cucumber agua fresca!

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